One of the biggest inhibitors to adoption of new services is a need for new equipment. If you want eBooks, you need an eReader. If you want satellite radio stations, you need a satellite radio. SiriusXM is offering you the chance to get beyond that initial cost by offering FREE radios when you sign up for a subscription. The length of the subscription depends on the radio you are getting. Some of the better radios aren’t free but rather discounted so if you want the super high end stuff, you may have to pay a bit.

I have SiriusXM built into my truck but I’ve never used it. It doesn’t hold a huge amount of interest for me but there are two guys who I work with that absolutely swear by it. One guy is borderline obsessed, I think. I guess it all comes down to what you need. I listen to about 17 hours of pod casts a week and I am always listening to audio books so I don’t need SiriusXM. Check out the SiriusXM channel list, I’m sure there will be a lot for you to listen to.

Villeroy & Boch is having a flash sale, which ends today at 2pm EST. You’ll get 25% off everything, with the discount showing up in your cart. I found a very hot deal on these Allegorie Premium wine glasses, which were $60 and already on sale for $29.95. In your cart, each glass will discount down to $22.49.

I need a nice wine glass to enjoy my wine. My husband has drank wine from plastic cups and enjoys it just as much, but I need the full experience with a nice glass. I even find when drinking from glass, the wine does not taste as nice – I need crystal and I need a nice looking glass too. Of course, if I don’t have the right glass it won’t stop me from drinking, but I really enjoy the perfect wine glass.

There isn’t much information on these glasses on Villeroy & Boch’s site, but as you can see from the photo, they are a very simple, long and thin stemmed glass with a classic style made from crystal glass. I think they are beautiful and am imagining drinking a nice vintage from these.

There are different styles of glasses for each type of wine, all with the same price point.

I think a few of each glass would be the perfect way to stock your glassware. This would make a fantastic gift for a wedding, as a bride and groom would definitely appreciate having their glassware stocked with beautiful glasses that they no doubt wouldn’t buy themselves after paying for a wedding. In fact, I got most of the glassware I have now from my wedding.

Shipping is free on a $250 purchase, which is about 11 glasses. Otherwise, you are looking at a $20 delivery charge for your order. You could also see what else on the site piques your interest, as everything will be discounted by that extra 25% off in your cart until 2pm today.

I was shocked to find out that we’ve never blogged Koala Logic before and was even more shocked when I found this super hot deal on men’s snowboard pants. Get the Westbeach Upperlevels men’s snowboard pants with a regular price of $200 for $59.99.

Koala Logic has a pretty cool story, which leads right to the deal you are getting. They were two guys from Saskatchewan who loved to get out in our cold Canadian winters, but found that they couldn’t get the gear they wanted here in Canada. They would pay exorbitant amounts of money to get things from American websites, paying duties on top and then wait for their gear to show up. They decided to open Koala Logic so that Canadians actually had a choice to buy their gear from within Canada. I love this story!

Like I said above, I found this super hot deal on the snowboard pants, which are now only $60. I don’t really snowboard, but even I know this is a kick-butt deal because snowboard pants are a minimum of $100 and these have a regular price of $200. I wanted to price compare for you, but as the story goes, I couldn’t find these anywhere else in Canada! What I did see globally were these pants selling for over $100 at sites like Amazon U.K. and $245 at Westbeach, which is also in the U.K. Obviously there will also be duties and shipping costs on top of this as well.

Looking at Sportchek, they’ve got comparable pants, with a minimum price of $99. I honestly don’t think there is a better deal out there for snowpants for men right now.

There are a variety of colours available, with various sizes within. The colours are hard to figure out, with names like Beer Bottle and Langley, but Google could be your friend here if you want to see what each colour really means. Once you add the pants to your cart, you’ll see the colour that you’ve added too.

I found that we also have an exclusive coupon codefor $10 off $100. Use bargainmoose10 to get that discount, but first you’ll have to get your cart up there. In doing so, you’ll also get free shipping, which is available once you spend $75. On top of this, if you sign up for their email newsletter, you’ll get a $10 gift certificate to use on this order.

You could take a look at the Westbeach sale, which is up to 70% off. I added this Westbeach Chief men’s softshell jacketto my cart, regularly $130, now $45.50. I signed up for the newsletter, although as I was writing this I still hadn’t gotten my gift certificate. When I do, the total for my cart will be $85.49, although I couldn’t test this to be sure. If it works for you to stack our exclusive and the gift certificate, let me know in the comments below!

Not only are these good looking shoes, they’ve also got tons of technical features. A classic black suede shoe with a white sole and yellow and black laces, you can wear these with pretty much anything.

Because they are skate shoes, they stand up to the abuse that you’ll use them for. They’ve got Hellalyte technology, which absorbs shock from jumps and falls. A hidden vinyl toe cap protects your toes from those same jumps and falls. Memory foam is also added to keep your feet as comfortable as possible while you trick out on your board all day.

On top of that, it has an anti-microbial footbed to reduce the odours that you know are going to happen when you sweat in your shoes all day.

I found these on sale at one Canadian retailer – Exoshop, where they are $69.95 plus shipping. I did find them at a few U.S. retailers like Motosport where they sell for $53.95 plus shipping and duty and at Amazon.com where they sell for $60.98 plus shipping and duty.

Obviously this deal from Go Gear is the best out there. There are shipping charges of $10.95, unless you spend over $100 and then your shipping will be free. Even with those added shipping charges, this is a great deal.

There were no reviews on Go Gear’s website, but I found a few on Amazon.com where they give it an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Reviewers site that this is the best skate shoe there is because it is comfortable and lightweight and can be worn for hours. They allow the skater to do tricks with ease and they don’t wear out easily, even after hours and hours of skating.

Garage Canada is offering free shipping with no minimum right now – so it is the perfect time to raid the sale section. This Juliette Velvet Tee was $22.90 and is now on sale from $22.90 down to $5.50.

There are plenty of reasons I like this tee. First of all, it is an off the shoulder tee with long sleeves. I like how the tee is a bit revealing at the top and then full coverage on the torso and arms. I think the combination of showing sum but not all is very aesthetically pleasing. it is probably why I like tank tops with jeans and long-sleeve shirts with shorts.

This top also has ruching at the bust to allow for a bit more boob room. I find that pretty important in my tops, as I am pretty much on the top end of La Senza bra sizes. This top also comes in the most gorgeous dark green velvet. I LOVE velvet and that does not make me a hippy! Currently I have two velvet skirts (one blue, one wine red) and a black burned velvet dress that is just gorgeous. Velvet is so soft against the skin that I want to stroke my skirts every time I wear them.

Now, feedback looks a little iffy on this top – but it is easy to see why:

The fit and type of the shirt is awesome. Def go one size up, it’s so small and the material does not stretch.

Yup, there are size issues. Even though the top is made with 7% spandex that is just not enough stretch! All reviews suggest going up at least one size from your normal Garage size.

I think this is a truly gorgeous top and would look amazing with all sorts of bottoms. Try a black pleated skirt, high-waisted jeans, or even a pair of cut-off shorts.

As Garage Canada is offering free shipping with no minimum, you should check out the rest of the sale section. This Sweater Flippy Skirt was $32.90 and is now only $9.50. This Striped Henley Baseball Teewas also $26.95 and is now $9.50. There are plenty of great items in the sale section with many shirts, bottoms, and accessories all under $10 if you want.

All I can say is – great deal! You would expect to pay around $5 for a good condition used scarf at Goodwill or Value Village. Therefore, this being brand new and from the original company is great.

This scarf is made of 100% acrylic fibres. The chunky open stitch and cable knit scarf comes in a muted ‘butterscotch’ colour sure to match with nearly anything you throw at it. Layer it over a jacket for extra warmth around your face. On a cold evening, drape it around your neck over a long sleeve shirt. I find that eternity scarves work really well as a makeshift bolero / shawl to keep my shoulders warm. I have often aspired one with a tank top for a little extra coverage from the elements.

Unlike many other scarves (think wool), this scarf is machine washable. I suggest laying it down to dry so you can keep the nice chunky knit in good condition.

The scarf has four reviews for a perfect 5/5 rating on Dynamite. One reviewer said:

Bought this scarf a month ago and it has to be my favourite scarf in my closet! It is big and comfy and works with everything I wear! It looks great with my faux leather jackets or even just a simple shirt. I highly recommend this to all scarf fans. It’s a great staple in my wardrobe!

There you go – more wardrobe styling suggestions.

Now, Dynamite Canada is currently offering free shipping with no minimum on all orders. This offer can be combined with anything in the sale section. This Tassel Pendant Necklace was $14.95 and is now on sale for $5. if you need a few new basics in your wardrobe, clothing also starts at only $5. This High Low Modal Teewas $19.90 and is now only $5. As you would expect, sizes and quantities are limited.

I really like this deal on the scarf because it is 80% off the original price and ships to you for free. Free shipping is becoming a rarity these days (see Margarita’s post about Walmart) so it is always a nice deal.

Toys R Us Canada has discounted many building block sets up to 30%. I found this cool Mega Bloks – Call of Duty – Heavy Armor Outpost on sale from $64.99 down to $45.47. Using the coupon code CINEPLEXHOLIDAY this set comes down to just $35.47. It also qualifies for free shipping on orders of $25 or more so this set will ship to your home for free.

I like deals where a combination of discounts and offers combined make for the best price possible. Here you have the original set on sale, plus free shipping as the set is over the minimum threshold. Add on the $10 off coupon code and the deal becomes really quite nice.

You can see how that turns out in my cart above. Overall, you save $29.52 on the toy and $8.41 on shipping.

I tried price comparing this set but nowhere in Canada is it still in stock. At Amazon Canada, marketplace sellers are asking $99+ for the set and Walmart Canada does not stock it. I turned to the USA to get some idea of this set’s value:

$64.99 CAN @ MegaBloks.com

$50.89 US @ Amazon.com

$59.97 US @ Walmart.com

$50.99 US @ Target.com

As you can see, Toys R Us Canada easily beats the prices coming out of the USA as well. This Call of Duty set features a main battle tank that is heavily armoured and comes with a heavy machine gun and main cannon on a rotating turret. The tracks on the battle tank really spin as well. There is also a buildable outpost with a camouflage canopy that can attach to your tank. The set comes with three pose-able figures with interchangeable accessories and weapons. Overall, this is a pretty awesome set and well worth the money. As one reviewer says:

The manufacturing quality is the best I’ve ever seen from a company outside of the Grand Master = LEGO. There is so much detail to the set that it’s more of a model than a toy, but don’t think that means it’s flimsy, it’s a rugged piece! I also am a big fan of the new, super-articulated figures. It can be a bit tedious to put the figures together sometimes, but you can really get some realistic poses out of them.

Many reviewers have said that this set is one of the best that Mega Bloks has ever made. They love the new figures, they love the amazing detail on the tank, and now you can love the price.

This Origins coupon code is great because Origins rarely offers free shipping with no minimum and – while they have frequent coupons for free products – they rarely have coupons for a flat discount on all products.

Origins and Origin always confuse me. One simple ‘S’ is the difference between a website that sells game (Origin) and a website that sells all natural personal care and beauty products (Origins). Origins is a fantastic place to shop if you have sensitivities, or are just tired of the chemicals they put into products. I have heard great things about the company and plan to try them the next time I am short on any personal products.

My first product choice would be the Lavender and Vanilla Oil for bath & body priced at $29. After coupon code, I would only pay $23.20 and receive free shipping as well. Lavender is a very calming and soothing scent while vanilla is one of my favourite scents. It reminds me of freshly baked vanilla cookies. My only concern is that they use a base of soyabean oil.

I recently have been turning a friend of mine – male – on to all natural skin care products. This Active Charcoal body soaplooks like a great soap for removing impurities. While body wash is nice, per use bar soap lasts longer as it is not watered down. Look at most any bottle of body wash and the first ingredient is aqua – water. This bar of soap retails for $17.50, but comes down to $14 after coupon.

Adult acne can be a real pain in the face… so acne control is a popular product these days. If you suffer from acne, then try this Acne treatment gelthat is a top seller at Origins. I can understand why it would be a top seller, because having acne can really ruin your day. Originally $18, the gel comes down to $14.40 after coupon code. Receive free shipping on any product you want.

At checkout, be sure to select your free sample(s) as well. These are a nice way to try new products without buying a full size container. I recently had a sample that made me fall head over heels for the product – that is the way it should be!

The fact that these speakers were originally priced as high as $499 is really quite impressive, although at Amazon.ca, they are currently on sale from $349.77 from an original list price of $549.99.

In any case, this is a fantastic deal, especially since shipping is included. There is no word on when this deal might expire but my guess is that it’s probably “while supplies last”.

I’m not the most savvy when it comes to speakers and so I tend to judge the quality of these from reviews. Out of 18 reviews, the Simple Audio LISTEN speakers actually have a recommendation rate of 94%. That’s really quite awesome, especially since some reviewers labels these speakers as being some of the best ones, especially for the sale price. Here’s what one reviewer had to say about them:

These are a good buy when on (huge) sale, but there are other comparable systems around the $200 mark. They sound very nice with enough bass by themselves if you’re just sitting at a desk. I use them for my TV & PS4.

According to another reviewer, these are comparable to $200 speakers on the market and yet other reviewers claim that these also stand up very nicely to BOSE ones, which are considered to be some of the very best ones that you can get (these do however come with a pretty hefty price tag as well).

If you have been looking for quality speakers but haven’t been wanting to shell out more than a couple of hundreds of dollars on them, then these ones are a hot must-buys. They offer a 40W per channel class-d amplifier, along with a fully integrated DPS and digital signal path.

The interface is also a touch-enabled one, which is definitely a handy feature to show off to guests.

Amazon Canada has discounted the Crayola Paint Maker and the Crayola Marker Maker from $26.99 down to $13.97 each. While each item does not alone qualify for free shipping, you can easily get free shipping by adding both Crayola maker kits to your cart.

I price compared with other online Canadian retailers. Walmart Canada has the Crayola Paint Maker for $20 and Toys R Us Canada sells the same paint maker for $27.99. Sears also sells this set for $26.99. I also compared prices for the Crayola Marker Maker. Walmart Canada sells the kit for $20 and Toys R Us Canada sells the kit for $27.99. Walmart is the next best, but even then you are paying an additional $6 per kit compared to Amazon Canada.
Now I have established that these are, indeed, the best price around. When you pair them together – two kits for $27.94 – your order also qualifies for free shipping across Canada. Perfect!

The Crayola Paint Maker allows children to make their own washable paint. This is not just a kit with a few paint colours to choose. Rather, your child can create their own custom colours by mix and matching dyes into the paint base. There is a colour-mixing guide to help your child create just the colour they want. Then, shake up the paint pot (lid on!) to mix the colours. Presto! Fun, washable paint for your child to decorate with. One parent on Walmart said:

I bought this to entertain a seven year old and it sure did the trick. Was lots of fun and after we figured it all out we were able to experiment with colour and design. Good fun for an afternoon and easy to clean up. Refills are available and affordable.

The Crayola Marker Maker lets your kids create their own markers! The set includes three ink bottles, two marker boxes, two measuring tubes, tweezers, a mixing chart, 16 marker part sets (barrels, labels, cores, tips, caps, and plugs). Parent supervision is recommended for younger children. If your child wants more after making sixteen markers, you can buy a refill package for this set.

Both sets look like so much fun and are now far more affordable! Pick up both of these kits at Amazon Canada while the deal lasts.

Frank & Oak is a store we haven’t written about in quite a while. I wanted to write about them to let you know they’ve got their spring sale on right now with some nice discounts. On top of that, we’ve got an exclusive coupon code that will get you an additional 15% off anything on site, including the items in the spring sale. It will also get you free shipping, so you don’t have to pay the $6 flat rate.

Shopping at Frank and Oak is quite the experience. This isn’t any ordinary store where you stop in, pick a few items off the clearance rack and checkout. At Frank & Oak online, your shopping experience is tailored to you. You start by signing up for an account, which might be off-putting at first, but there is a good reason for it.

You’ll then be asked a series of questions, which are to used to get to know your preferences, including your sizing. This means when you are shopping, your preferred size will already be selected for you so you can easily add it to your cart. Of course, you have the option to change it if you need to.

What’s also great about Frank and Oak is that they are a Montreal-based clothing company, which means your money stays in Canada and I love that!

They’ve got a great program called The Hunt Club, which gets you free shipping on your order and any returns you need to make, 4% store credit on every purchase, other membership perks including a free try-on service. The free try-on service is very cool, as you’ll answer a few questions and a style advisor will find five items that match your profile and send you these for free to try on and see if you love them. It costs $30 to be a member of the Hunt Club.

While the Hunt Club sounds great, know that our exclusive coupon will also get you free shipping, plus an additional 15% off. You can use this coupon to deduct the cost of your Hunt Club and your order, but your free shipping will be redundant.

I found quite a few items in their spring sale that I’d love to get for my husband for Father’s Day. I love surprising him with good quality clothing, as he normally will shop for the cheapest clothing he can find for himself. It is nice to give him that splurge.

This 100% cotton flannel shirtis sexy and regularly $75, on sale for $50 and comes down to $43 with coupon. I really also love this mock neck zipped cardigan. It was also $75, on sale for $50 and now $43. My husband could also use a nice weekender bag and this canvas and leather weekenderis seriously gorgeous. Regularly $165, on sale for $125, comes down to $106 with coupon.

Oh noooo, Moosers, we have very sad news for you today! Walmart Canada has just announced that it will be discontinuing its free shipping no minimum policy. In a couple of days, you will need to spend over $50 when shopping online in order for your order to qualify for free shipping.

This means that gone are the days of ordering just one beauty item or just one baby pyjama on clearance.

If your order fails to reach over $50, then a standard $4.97 shipping charge will apply. To avoid this charge, we suggest that you pick up your order at your local Walmart store instead as pickup will continue to be free. The Greater Toronto Area also has Grab & Go lockers that you can utilize to avoid that pesky shipping fee.

A $50 minimum threshold is certainly a high one, especially since it’s a jump from $0 but we can only hope that it will be lowered eventually. In a way, a minimum shipping charge does make sense given Canada Post’s decision to cut back on home deliveries. This move must have raised shipping costs for stores like Walmart.

In any case, it’s still very sad news and we suggest that if there is anything you need, to get it now while you still can as Walmart Canada hasn’t announced an official day for the switch.

Got an iPhone 5? Then check out this super cool gadget on sale at Chapters Indigo: right now, you can save up to $60 on the Mophie space pack for the iPhone 5. You have the choice between the 16GB version or the 32GB one. Trust me when I say that if you have an iPhone 5, then you absolutely need this item. Shipping will also be free as Chapters Indigo ships orders over $25 for free.

For Christmas, I bought my hubby the Anker 13000 omh portable battery that Avigayil had blogged about back in December. It tends to go up and down in price but right now, it’s back to being $34.99. Shipping is also quick as well.

To get back to the point though, after giving it to my hubby, I found myself constantly borrowing it because my iPhone 5 needs to be recharged at least twice a day. I felt so bad about constantly borrowing his gift that a couple of weeks ago, I ordered one for myself as well and while I love it wholeheartedly, the only drawback is having to carry around a battery that is slightly bigger than my phone. Don’t get me wrong, the convenience of having this battery far outweigh any sizing issues, but had I known about the Mophie, I may have gone with it instead.

Both versions also come in a choice of the following colours: black, white or gold.

So what is the Mophie space pack? It’s essentially an iPhone phone case that adds either 16GB or 32GB of storage to your phone, along with an additional charge. Mind blown? Yeah, I am too.

I have to admit that it’s the first I head of this product but it’s really quite cool! As you can see on the picture above, it’s also not too bulky. A 1700mAh charge should also double your battery life but it really depends on how heavily you use your phone and the amount of apps that you tend to run simultaneously.

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Now, at Amazon, the Mophie space pack is more expensive. The 16GB gold version, for instance, is on sale for $149.99 (reg. $199.99), which is $50 more than at Chapters. However, browsing around, the only price discrepancy I found is that the black 32GBone is actually cheaper! It’s down to $115, so if that’s the one you want, then make sure to get it at Amazon instead, but it doesn’t look like the price will stick for long. For all other colours and storage capacity ones, make sure to get it at Chapters Indigo instead.

Yesterday Avi told you about the Both Ways Bomber that is also 50% off and a great jacket. While looking at that jacket, I found one that I like just a little bit more – The Bomb Bomber, which is about 45% off.

This jacket is perfect for spring as it is lightweight and water and wind-resistant. But, you can also flip it over for cooler and drier days to the soft jersey fabric side. This really is a jacket that will take you anywhere.

I love reversible jackets because they truly are two jackets in one. No one will really know that you are wearing the same jacket and you’ll have basically paid less than $100 for what could be considered two Lululemon jackets.

There are two colour choices – bark berry with heathered bark berry and silver spoon with heather white. I think I like the white better for spring, but the bark berry is a very nice darker pink. All sizes are available in both colours.

Reviewers say that this jacket runs small, so you might want to size up so you can layer appropriately.

I wear a 10 in Lulu tops to keep my 34DDDs contained, but I recommend sizing up for this jacket. I love the styling on this jacket and plan to get a lot of use out of it this spring!

I think this jacket is great for just throwing on when going to yoga, the gym or to run errands. It does have enough style to go out as a jacket for night with jeans or tights underneath.

As always, you’ll get free shipping from Lululemon so there are no other charges besides taxes, which I do love from Lululemon!

A playard is pretty much a must-have with a baby and toddler. It seems they’ve changed the name from play pen, maybe because that sounded a little restrictive for the child. Right now, Toys R Us has the Chicco Lullaby playard on sale for $199.98, with a regular price of $269.99. On top of that, they have a buy one, get one 50% off on all clearance items, including this one. There is a limit of one per customer on this playard, so you can’t buy two and get the second 50% off, but you can see what other items you might need from the clearance section for 50% off.

If you are a new parent, you might think a playard is a frivolous item, but you would not be correct. I loved having mine on the main floor, where I used it for diaper changes, naps when I wanted to be around the baby, and eventually to keep him safe while I did a few things and he wanted to crawl up the bookshelves. Obviously, you don’t want to keep baby in the playard all day, but there are many instances (like whn you have to cook dinner) when you need him/her safe and contained.

A playard is also important for when you’ll be going on road trips and want to make sure your baby is sleeping safely. You really can’t count on those hotel cribs. We also took ours camping so my baby wasn’t crawling around in the dirt all the time.

This playard is a lot more deluxe than the one I had ten years ago and mine was considered deluxe then. It has an incorporated elevated bassinet and change table. There are toys that go with the bassinet or can be taken off to use as a play mat. It also has added features like music, vibration and a nightlight. I also like that it has a push-button folding mechanism before for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out how to get my playard down and back up again. It also has wheels so you can cart it around very easily.

When I researched around, I found this playard selling for $280 at Snugglebugz.

For your second item, I’d suggest another high-priced item, like the high chairs or strollers on sale. When I added the BabyHome Eat high chair to my cart, it came down to $84.99, from a regular price of $189.98.

Shipping for these large items won’t be free, but you’ll get a $10 discount and for both items, I had shipping at a total of $13 in my cart.

Tax season is in full swing and with it comes this contest for you to win one of ten copies of TurboTax.

I’ve already done and filed my taxes and got my return, but I know there are a lot of people who wait until the very last minute to file. This contest is for you! I actually had to pay taxes being self-employed and not remitting all year, but my husband paid too much and got a refund. What did we do with his refund? We paid my taxes! We did have a bit left over and to tell you the truth, I can’t even remember what we used it for!

Did you know that there are deductions for your kid’s activities that you can claim? If they do sports or art programs, those are all tax deductible. Did you also know you can claim medical expenses that weren’t covered? You can also claim child care if you worked and needed care for your child. All of these small deductions can really add up.

If you want to file before the contest is over, you can use this exclusive link to get yourself 17% off your copy of TurboTax.

If you are placing an order at Hudson’s Bay Canada soon, then may I suggest adding on a few mugs to your order? Right now, HBC has discounted a variety of adorable Distinctly Home mugs from $9.99 down to $2.99.

These are darling little white coffee cups with fun little graphics on them. At $2.99 a pop – you can get a bunch to give away as gifts or to replace your current mugs. There are seven mugs to choose from:

My favourite mugs are the Clock Mug and the butterfly Mug. I think the Bird Mug and the Printed Mug would be my next choices. If I were to buy a set of these mugs, I would purchase four clock mugs because I love the sketched design of a clack on the white stoneware. The clock is a double clock as it also has an inner clock face.

The Ribbon Mug is a great gift for your number one… anything. Give it to your Dad for Father’s Day (along with some scotch), give it to your Mom for Mother’s Day (along with a jar of hot chocolate mix), or give it to your partner.

I like the bird mug for its tongue in cheek “B is for Bird” note scribbled below. The printed mug is also really nice, and reminds me of summer days and happier days!

At only $2.99 each… these are really an inexpensive purchase. Purchase two mugs for just $5.98 or four mugs for just $11.96. You could get an entire dozen mugs (that is a lot), for only $35.88. While you will not reach the free shipping minimum… these would make a great add-on to whatever else you may be buying.

It is, perhaps, even worth placing an order for just these mugs as shipping costs only $5.95 for orders under $50. If your order totals $49 and you pay with an HBC card, then your order could ship for free. However, if you just buy a few mugs – say four – you are saving $7 per mug. That is $28 saved if you bug four mugs so paying $6 for shipping all of them to you is pretty reasonable.

Quick! If you have been wanting to play Destiny, then here’s an absolutely fantastic deal from Amazon. Right now, Destiny for PS4 is 59% off and can be yours for just $28.99 (expired). If you have a PS3, Xbox 360 or Xbox One, then you can pick it up for 50% off, at $34.99. Everywhere else, this game is priced at $59.99, though Amazon has an original list price of 69.99.

First, I must warn you. In writing about this deal, this game kept changing in price. I initially saw it for $28.99, then after refreshing the page, it went up to $34.99 and when I refreshed again, it went back down to $28.99. Even a $34.99 price tag is worth paying, especially since like I already mentioned, this game is being sold at full price everywhere else, but if this happens to you, then I suggest refreshing the page or viewing it in a different browser. Deleting cookies could potentially help as well.

Once you land on Amazon.ca, you can also try copy/pasting the URL into a new tab or browser as that seemed to solve the price discrepancy for me as well.

There aren’t very many copies left either, so don’t wait as it’s sure to go back up in price very shortly!

Destiny is essentially a first-person shooter game that verges on being an MMORPG as it’s massively-multippayer and features a shared world concept.

A1cross the board, this game has stellar reviews, like this one from Best Buy:

Best game of the year, but I shouldn’t be shocked it was made by Bungie, the best gaming franchise EVER.

Even at Amazon.ca, this game has a total of 3.6/5 stars.

According to numerous other reviewers, this game is highly addicting but do beware of the fact that there is some grinding involved. Okay, according to the countless reviews, there is quite a lot of grinding involved. Many have compared it to World of Warcraft in that regard, so only get this game if you have the time and patience to invest into it!

With regards to shipping, it’s free if you get it on any of the other consoles but for PS4, it’s $4.99 as it ships from Mythical Video Games, an independent retailer.

Lululemon has some nice deals in their ‘we made too much’ section. Usually there are discounts anywhere from 25% off to 50% off – with the higher discounts being rarer. This Both Ways Bomber, a reversible jacket, was $198 and is now on sale for $99 with free shipping.

‘Both ways’ refers to the jacket’s reversibility, which gives you two different looks from the same jacket. The seams and ‘inside’ are sewn in such a way that the jacket looks completely natural whether ‘regular’ or inside out. In fact, over time you may forget which way was originally the ‘right way’.

There are two colour choices. One is a heathered white with black on one side with the atomic flower silver spoon and black when you reverse the jacket. I am not too sure about that floral pattern but it is a nice change from simple black and white or grey. It spices up your wardrobe a bit. The next colour choice – and my preference – is the heathered black and black combination. One way, the jacket is almost all black except for the zipper placket, and the other way you have the heathered black (it looks like a hard grey) with the back sleeves and accents.

Both colour options are available in sizes four, six, eight, and ten. Unlike most bombers that hit at the waist, this one is designed to hit low on the hip. It keeps your lower back and love handles toasty warm. A great ‘to and from’ jacket, this will do the work of two jackets yet take up the space of just one.

Most reviews are quite happy with this jacket, especcialy at the sale price. One reviewer said:

I took the chance on WMTM. Glad I did. I love both the floral and heathered white side of the jacket and only have one minor complaint but not a big deal. The bunching up on the bottom of the back side due to the elasticized fabric kind of looks a bit strange, but I guess I see the point of it though. I purchased my usual 10 and I thought it was TTS. I am 5′ 9 1/2″ and 175 lb and it fit perfect.

The only ‘common’ complaint appears to be around the sleeves. Most people find them just a tad on the short side, especially for taller women. However, taller women loved the length of this sweater jacket.

I just had a heart attack while looking at sweaters! Hunter Canada currently has a beautiful selection of sweaters on sale for 70% off (and more) their original price. This is the time to buy a quality, brand-name sweater at Hunter Canada. Receive free shipping on all orders.

Let us start with sweaters for those on a budget. So rarely can I use the word ‘Hunter’ and the word ‘budget’ in the same sentence. This Original Ribbed Moustache Sweater was $150, but is now on sale for $44. The sweater is made out of soft merino wool and comes in three colours: back, bright cobalt, and military red. If you desire popular brand name items but have a tight budget, this sweater is your best best.

There are another couple sweaters just under the $50 mark. This Original Wool Sweater has accenting cuffs and neckline. There are two colour combinations to choose from: dark chocolate with neon pink and putty with neon yellow. I think the last colour combination – grey and yellow – is the best of the two. Originally $170, this sweater is on sale for $49.

My favourite sweater under $50, and it may be my favourite of the entire sale, is the Original Neon Detail Sweater. With a ribbed texture, slim fit, and longer length; the sweater would be a fantastic addition to my wardrobe. As the sweater hits below the hip, I could wear it with tights in the winter to keep warm. Originally $170, the sweater is on sale for $49. I am leaning towards the khaki green/neon green colourway but the light ochre/neon orange is also appealing.

My favourite sweater, if money was no concern, would be the Original Moustache Sweater in a gorgeous black and green combination. I like the way that the moustache groove separates the two colours. This also looks to be a very thick and chunky merino wool sweater. It would be quite good for cold, wet, blustery sorts of days. Throw on a rain jacket over the sweater and your Hunter rain boots for running errands.

There are plenty of other sweaters to choose from. here are also some dresses on sale as well. The Original Fitted Guernsey Dress is one of three dresses on sale. Pick from plum or black for the dress. Originally $290, this gorgeous wool dress is now only $84.

You must check out the rest of the sale tops and dresses. At over 70% off (most $71.2%), they are quite the bargain.

This cute little clutch can also fit inside a larger purse. When inside another purse, it works well as a coin purse or a bag for smaller electronics. The clutch is a pretty cool 3D rendition of Darth Vader’s head. Stroke that prominent brow when you unzip his head to make a deposit.

While the bag says it is a clutch/coin purse, I think of this as more of a clutch. 5″ x 5″ is rather large for a coin purse. Heck, I could easily fit my cell phone, keys, credit cards, and even a tube of lip-gloss inside for a night out on the town. There is a detachable wrist strap so you will not lose dear Darth when you are out for a night on the town.

Darth is a 2D molded silicone bag so he will not lose shape. I think he would look amazing with a goth themed outfit for sure. However, I would totally not be adverse to going black-tie and carrying Darth Vader as my clutch. I like throwing a bit of humour into my outfits.

I check out the website for the brand: Lounge Fly. They sell the clutch for $22 US, which equals $27.73 with today’s currency exchange. The bag is out of stock on their website.

I think this is a fantastic little clutch at a great price. Use the wrist strap for evenings out or remove it just to drop this smaller purse inside a larger purse. The free shipping with no minimum offer really makes this deal. Usually, Little Burgundy requires a $75 minimum for free shipping – or else you pay around $5. That really eats into your savings in a hurry. Thus, the free shipping and the $10 off make for a perfect deal together.

I recently acquired the ‘true’ Star Wars trilogy and started re-watching the films. It has been ages since I had seen the films… and there are a couple scenes in there I do not remember. I think i got one of Lucas’ later versions where he had tampered with stuff. It is so hard to know these days.

The first toy set is super cute and quantities are already limited. PurchaseMinnie’s Pet Bowtique Playset that was $19.97 and is now only $10. The set comes with Minnie, Pluto, and Figaro figures. Minnie and pets can play in the pet grooming partner complete with cash register table, food display shelf, a bathtub, and a groomer’s table.

Minnie needs a way to get around so pick up Minnie’s Limousine that was $19.97, and is now just $10. The pimped limousine has a pool in the back! The set comes with a Minnie figure, her limo, a suitcase, and what looks to be a towel.

While not quite 50% off, I do like Minnie Resort Paw Pack. This pack was $17.97 and is now $10. The pack comes with a Minnie beach figure, two water pets, and tons of beach accessories. One reviewer said:

My granddaughter loves Mini Mouse and she really loves the swim set and the bathing suits for Mini she plays with them at our house every time she comes.

Minnie’s Bike Ride was $29.94 but is now $15. The bike is designed so Fargo can sit in the back while Minnie sits on the front. The cat is included, as well as a helmet for Minnie. One reviewer said:

Christmas gift and my niece loved it! One of her favourite new toys.

All the playsets come with a Minnie doll, which some reviewers found the only downside of all the playsets. One reviewer suggested that the pets and accessories should come separately as her daughter already has four Minnie dolls! If your child wants another character to play with, the purchase the Tea party with Daisy Bowtiquethat was $24.97 and is now $15. Sure, you still get a Minnie doll, but the set also comes with Daisy.

Lastly, Minnie’s Fashion Ride comes with the cat, a motorcycle, and a change of clothing. There are 10 pieces in all to play with. This set was $24.97 and is now $15.

The best toys are those that work with other toys or toy sets. Since all of these Minnie themed toys are on sale, you can pick up a couple. I think the beach one and the grooming parlour would be my favourite ones, and then I would add on the Daisy set.

Do you have some little gamers in your household? The Skylanders Starter Packs always seemed so expensive to me, but right now Amazon.ca has the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack at a reasonable price. This Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack would normally cost you $79.99, but right now you can pay just $43.99 including shipping. That is a discount of 45%, and there is no telling how long this offer will last.

I have some amazing news. This Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack is available for all gaming systems for this price. Usually you can only find the PS3 or XBOX 360 version discounted like this, but right now you can enjoy this game for any system. The Nintendo 3DS version is a few dollars cheaper at just $38.49. So whether you have a Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 or Xbox one, you can enjoy the revels of the Skylanders.

Skylanders are rated for everyone 10 and up, but I have seen even younger kids thoroughly enjoying the games. As an adult who enjoys video games, I have played my nephew’s Skylanders game and quite enjoyed it. Chances are this is a game you could enjoy playing with your kiddos. Who couldn’t use some more family time anyway? Your Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack will include:

the Skylanders video game

Traptanium Portal

2 Skylanders figures

2 Traps

a character collector poster

2 sticker sheets with secret codes

2 trading cards

I took a look around at what other Canadian retailers sell this Skylanders Trap Team Start Pack for. You should really snag this deal if your child (or yourself) would enjoy this game. The last time this set was priced this low was before Christmas, and that did not include all of the versions for all gaming systems like this does. Even still, other retails are still selling this pack for $75 and up. Here is a quick look at a price comparison:

Amazon.ca even offers free shipping on all orders over $25, so you won’t have to worry about any extra fees there. I find Amazon shipping is really fast too. I usually receive my products within 3-5 business days. If your purchase will take longer than that to arrive, Amazon will tell you.

On Saturday, countless Future Shop employees got a huge shock upon heading over for their daily shifts. Instead of open doors, they were faced with signs labelled: “this store is permanently closed” as most Future Shop stores will be re-branded as Best Buy. Future Shop’s website is currently no more but all pending orders will be executed regardless.

Back in 2001, Best Buy, a store that we have all come to love and shop at, bought Future Shop. It would have made sense to convert all Future Shop stores to Best Buy ones back then but for some reason, it took nearly 15 years to do so! In fact, 65 Future Shop stores are set to re-open as Best Buy ones within a week with the goal of improving business.

With Target in the midst of withdrawing from Canada, the sudden closing of another major store is definitely major news but what is shocking though isn’t so much that most Future Shop will officially and finally be switching to Best Buy ones, a move that makes sense considering that for a while, nearly all deals and sales have been identical at both stores, but it’s the fact that 500 full-times and as many as 1,000 part-time jobs will be lost as a result.

Although some of the Future Shop stores will simply be converted to Best Buy stores, a restructuring effort that is set to cost up to 350-million dollars, other Future Shop stores that are just in too close proximity to a Best Buy store, will simply be closed. No word either on what will happen to those locations.

Moosers, how will this affect you? Do you know someone who will be losing their job?

I plan on doing a lot of camping this summer and I know there are many of you who will be too. I know this because trying to get an electrical site at a provincial park in Ontario is a nightmare even months before the dates I want to go! I’m sure the other provinces have the same issue. Since we’ll be doing a lot of camping, we are looking for camping gear and my husband is looking for a griddle and I think I’ve found him one. This Lodge double play reversible grill griddle is perfect for us. It was regularly $75 and now only $49.99 including free shipping at Amazon.

You don’t just have to use this while camping, as you can use it right on your ceramic stove. I hope to use this over the fire and on our portable BBQ. One side is flat, which is great for cooking things like sandwiches, pancakes, eggs and fish. The other side is ribbed for burgers, chicken and other items you want to get those great grill marks on.

I like that this is one item that I need, as space in my vehicle is limited and having to take a griddle and a grill would be a pain! I also like that it is cast iron, as I love cooking pretty much everything on cast iron. I really can’t wait to have my first steak over the fire.

This item has great reviews, giving it a total of four stars out of five. People like the high quality of Lodge products. Some people use it only for camping, others for everyday. I love a versatile product in my kitchen!

It sells for $75 at Sears, $60 at ECS Coffee and $63 at Walmart. This time around, Amazon has the best price and it could change at any time, so don’t wait.

Hands down, one of the hardest things I’ve had to teach my kids is how to read. This is just behind getting them to sleep as infants and potty training. While there aren’t really apps or programs that help with those two, I can enlist help on the reading front. Reading Eggs is a program with games and other fun activities so kids don’t know they are learning in the process. We’ve managed to score you an exclusive four-week free trial, which you’ll see when you click the exclusive link below. When you are ready to purchase, we’ve also got an exclusive couponfor 25% off your one-year membership.

I have three boys of varying ages and so far I’ve tried this program with my seven-year-old who has been struggling with his reading. He used it yesterday and did like the games. What I did find is that he didn’t like it when it he got something wrong, because the software would simply say “no, like this”, which would make him feel like he wasn’t getting anything right. I did sit down with him a few times to show him exactly what to do.

Overall, I like that it tracks his work and I can see his progress through the lessons. There is a test at the beginning to figure out where the child is at what reading level. I have yet to try my four-year-old on the program and what I realized when I added a child to my free four-week trial was that it only gave him two weeks. What I would suggest is signing each kid up with a different email address so you get the four weeks for each child.

Lenny, a couponer who works for Bargainmoose, actually tried this program out before we got the exclusive trial and loves it for her four-year-old son. She said:

My son has only had the trial for a few days, and I have noticed a huge difference in his letters and word comprehension. He’s understanding the written version of numbers also. Its great!

Since we have this trial, it will give you time to realize if you love it before you buy it. If you do feel ready to buy it, use our exclusive coupon code to get 25% off and pay $51.75 instead of $69 and you’ll also have access to Mathseeds. I’m excited for them to try that program out too!

Note that this program is a U.S. program, so you may see a few differences in language and I always like to go over that with my child when I see it. They need to know the difference between neighbor and neighbour! Pricing is in CAD, so no worries about that.

Looking for a new pair of shades to have you looking hot through the summer? Look no further than WagJag’s deal on Ray Ban sunglasses. With a variety of sunglasses to choose from, they have them as low as $119. They’ve also got a coupon code – EXTRA10 – that will get you another 10% off.

My husband is notorious for losing his sunglasses. It drives me nuts, as I usually buy him really nice ones for gifts. Once he loses his glasses, he steals mine, which do look pretty funny on him, but then he stretches them out or loses them too. I’m considering getting this deal for him considering it is such a good price, but if he loses these, that’s it!

Like I mentioned, there is a coupon code for another 10% off. I noticed that it also came off the shipping cost, which is $8, which is a very nice bonus! While I think WagJag’s regular price is actually inflated, the sale price is still better than what I see elsewhere.

There are five models with different colours available:

Wayfarers in black or tortise – were $225.35, now $119, with coupon they come down to $114.30 including shipping. Ray-Ban sells these for $165. The U.S. Sunglass Hut sells them for $130.

Cockpit classic or aviator classic in green – were $228.26, now $129, with coupon they come down to $123.30 including shipping. Ray-Ban sells these for $250. Frames Direct sells them for $144.49.

Original Wayfarer Classic in black or men’s black – were $235, now $129, after coupon they come down to $123.30 including shipping.

Aviator gradient in light grey/silver or gold women’s – were $239.56, now $139, after coupon they come down to $132.30 including shipping.

Aviator flash in men’s blue flash, blue flash, green flash or orange flash – were $242.95, now $149, after coupon they come down to $141.30 including shipping.

I may just have to pick up a pair for myself too with all these different styles and colours available. You can actually pick up 10 pairs with this deal.

The sunglasses will arrive at your address around the middle or end of April, which is just in time for summer.

Do you need to re-stock on beauty supplies? Then you need to take advantage of a very hot offer at Hudson’s Bay right now. During the next couple of days, you can get a free 19-pieces gift set filled with samples from top brands like Kiehl’s, L’Occitane, Origins, Elizabeth Ardene, Shiseido, YSL and others. Valued at $250, you need to spend at least $100 on beauty or fragrance products to get all of these awesome freebies.

Once you add over $100 worth of beauty items to your cart, then the 19-pc gift set will be automatically added to your shopping cart. It comes with all of the following items:

All of these are definitely products worth trying and using, but I’m actually the most excited to try the YSL mascara volume effect faux cil. Even mascara samples can last a couple of uses, just don’t forget that no mascara should ever be used more than three months because of the accumulation of bacteria inside the bottle!

The reason I’m stoked to try it though is because the full-size version of this mascara actually goes for $36 and it has fab reviews like this one:

The best Mascara I’ve used thus far: I’ve used over 20+ types of Mascara including YSL Shocking…this is by far the VERY BEST mascara I’ve ever used.

There is no mention of it there or in the description on Hudson Bay’s site, but this gift set also comes with a snake skin print clutch. It’s actually quite cool looking; you can view it once you click on the first link above.

As Hudson’s Bay automatically ships the vast majority of orders over $99 for free, then you’re sure to get free shipping on your order as well.

What’s great is that you don’t even necessarily need to buy a ton of make-up or skincare products to get these freebies as chances are, the purchase of a single fragrance would most probably put you over the required $100 threshold. Versace’s Eros for women, for instance, is just $106 for a 50ml bottle.

Spring is here. With Spring comes mud, Spring cleaning, and plenty of other reasons to get to know how to use vinegar with a frugal mind. Vinegar is a great ingredient to make your own cleaner, odour remover, sanitizer, and even a remedy for some health and beauty issues. Vinegar is not only inexpensive, but it contains no harsh chemicals or allergy irritating fragrances. So whether you’re looking to remove some tough stains or cure a sunburn, you might want to read about these 8 fabulous frugal uses for vinegar. Vinegar has never let me down, here’s how to use it:

Cleaning

1. Stain Remover

First, get yourself an empty spray bottle. If it previously contained another cleaner, don’t use it. Just grab a cheap spray bottle from the dollar store. Fill the spray container with 1 part vinegar, 3 parts water and a dash of dish soap. To remove the stain, spray the stain with your solution. Call it “Mom’s Kick Butt Cleaner” or something along those lines, because after just a few sprays – you can wipe the area clean no problem. This is great for my suede furniture as suede can be so delicate.

2. Stinky Garbage Can?

You are going to think I am crazy for this one. I frequently dispose of diapers and kitty litter, so my garbage can doesn’t exactly smell like roses. When garbage night comes around and I get the chance to leave the trash can empty, I soak a piece of bread in vinegar and place it on a paper towel. I then take that paper towel and piece of bread and put it right on the bottom of my trash can overnight. By the morning, the horrendous stench is gone.

3. Odour Remover or Air Freshener

This is a real simple way to remove pesky odours from gym bags, litter boxes, and more. Just fill your handy dandy spray bottle with pure white vinegar and give a few sprays to whatever area doesn’t exactly smell appealing to you. Vinegar neutralizes bad odours, and fast. Once the vinegar is dry, the smell will be gone. The vinegar smell will vanish once the vinegar is dry as well.

4. Unclog The Drain

Not again. The kitchen sink is clogged and that gross water just will not drain. No problem! Throw some baking soda down the drain, generously. Then pour vinegar down the drain as well. This will create a foaming action that will lift any debris that may be causing the drain to be clogged. Once the foam settles, pour some more vinegar until the baking soda is gone. This will also ensure a fresh smelling drain. Also make sure you run hot water down the drain before you use it after using this solution.

Laundry

1. Laundry Stain Remover

Vinegar is also a fabulous agent you can use to remove tough stains on your clothing. If you had fun at the BBQ and didn’t notice that pesky ketchup stain on your capris until you get home, don’t fret. Simply saturate the stained area in pure vinegar and allow it to soak in well. Then throw the stained clothing in the wash like normal, and voila.

2. Vinegar Fabric Softener

Oops, you ran out of fabric softener half way through laundry day. No problem. Just add a cup of white vinegar to your washing machine during the rinse cycle. Your clothing will come out soft, odour free and it won’t even cling to you from static. Vinegar is also an excellent way to remove soap residue from your clothing, or make your towels a little more absorbent without adding chemicals to your laundry.

Vinegar Remedies

1. Good-bye Athlete’s Foot

Spring is here, and flip flop season is just around the corner. If you are trying to get rid of that burning, irritating athlete’s foot – keep reading. Grab your vinegar and your baking soda to master this cure. Make a solution of equal parts white or apple cider vinegar and water. Then, soak your feet for 15 minutes, twice a day. Be sure to make a new solution each time, and dry your feet well afterwards. Also make sure you place your shoes out in the sun with some baking soda inside as to kill any left over fungus. Baking Soda will dry up any of the moisture. Without moisture, the fungus can’t live.

2. Cure That Sunburn

As a fair skin toned lady, I get sun burnt quite often. Why not cure the burn with some vinegar? You’ll need white or apple cider vinegar and a spray bottle for this miracle treatment too. Fill your spray bottle with vinegar, and spray the sunburned areas on your body. If your face is sun burnt too, then I would suggest applying the vinegar with a cloth.

Toys R Us Canada is just loaded with great deals right now. Earlier I wrote about discounts available on the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway toys, but now you can get a hot deal on this Playmobil Pirate Ship too. This Playmobil Pirate Ship was priced at $99.95, but is now 50% off. That brings the price down to $49.95. There is also the coupon code CINEPLEXHOLIDAY that will get you an additional $10 off orders over $40, bringing your price down to a fabulous $39.95.

There is no telling how long this deal will last, so snag it quick. I am sure quantities won’t last long considering this Playmobil Pirates Ship is basically 60% off right now once you apply the coupon code. It is rare to find discounts that great on Playmobil products.

Playmobil toys are rated for children ages 4-10, but my two year old son enjoys them just the same. I just remove any pieces I find too small for him to play with. He has the police car, school bus, pony farm and now the pirates ship is on the way. This Playmobil Pirates Ship comes complete with working cannons, a crane for loading items on and off the boat, a hidden treasure compartment and more. This ship can even float on water. There is a Playmobil Underwater Motor you can purchase so that the boat can propel itself as well. There are also four pirate figures included among many other accessories.

Here is one of the customer reviews from ToysRUs.ca:

This pirate ship is good sized and offers ALOT of play value. I would say Playmobil toys are a exceptional value. This toy has many features to keep little ones busy. The captain’s cabin has a table where the pirates can sit for a meeting, and even a bed where someone can sleep! A working anchor and derrick can both be raised and lowered for fun.

You will also save $10 on shipping when you purchase this Playmobil Pirate Ship. That probably won’t allow for free shipping, but maybe you will get pretty close. My estimated shipping cost to the GTA, Ontario was $10.33. So once I received the $10 discount (automatically applied) I only had to pay $0.33 for shipping, which is not bad considering the discount you are already getting on this toy.

For more Toys R Us Canada coupon codes, check out our Bargainmoose forum.